In light of the seasonal patterns of the illness, the National Institutes of Health (NIH)’s Centre for Disease Control (CDC) has issued a warning targeted at avoiding and managing dengue fever.
According to the NIH, the advisory’s goal is to increase awareness among healthcare professionals for both humans and animals in order to improve readiness and preventive actions prior to the dengue fever’s peak season.
Dengue Mosquitos
Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus are two mosquito species that carry the virus that causes dengue disease. It is prevalent in several parts of Pakistan, and there is proof that different serotypes are circulating all over the place.
Despite sporadic monitoring, frightening numbers have recently been recorded. A total of 52,929 cases and 224 fatalities were reported in 2021, while 79,007 confirmed cases and 149 fatalities were reported in 2022.
Through the IDSR reporting system, Pakistan has recorded 3,019 suspected cases and eight fatalities since January 2023. To stop the spread of fever, it is essential to concentrate on prevention, keep an eye out for cases, and be ready to respond.
In order to manage potential issues throughout the dengue season effectively, this warning is intended to help healthcare authorities and experts.
Hospitals are asked to strengthen their patient management capabilities, set up rapid reaction plans, and keep in constant contact with the appropriate departments and stakeholders.
The advisory lists precautions to take in order to avoid contracting dengue fever, including personal defence techniques like donning long sleeves, using mosquito-repellent lotions and sprays, using mosquito-repellent coils, using bed nets when sleeping outside, and putting mesh screens on windows.
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